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Ochlodes venatus


Ochlodes venatus
Photo Information
Copyright: Alan Cassidy (accassidy) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 154 W: 117 N: 514] (1946)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-11
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma 180mm f/3.5 Macro EX DG HSM, Digital ISO 200, 72mm UV
Exposure: f/11, 1/350 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-20 9:19
Viewed: 341
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Large Skipper, Ochlodes venatus

Thanks to Ivan for correcting my overlooking of the hooked antennae!! I was too interested in the colour of them when thinking this was Thymelicus. For a Large Skipper, this one was actually fairly small, too with hardly any discernible underside maculation.

This picture was taken in bright sunlight, hand held. It has been cropped, resized and selectively sharpened for TN.
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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2398 W: 94 N: 5543] (17640)
  • [2009-06-20 9:28]

Hello Alan,
Beautiful photo of this skipper. Excellent sharp details and great natural colours. Good POV, OOF BG and composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3824 W: 190 N: 11393] (35107)
  • [2009-06-20 9:30]

Hello Alan,
Though this is a rather worn specimen it is a sharp macro of this Skipper.
As the antennae have hooked tips I don't think this is a Thymelicus species at all, rather this is a worn specimen of a Large Skipper. Both the Essex and Small skippers don't have hooked tips to the antennae.
It is a fine macro though,
Thanks and kind regards,
Ivan

Hello Alan,
Nice shot under the bright sunlight. Lovely macro picture of this skipper to enjoy. Perfect exposure and very nice off background.
Thanks and regards,
JC

Hi Alan

Fine macro of this skipper. I always like skipper shots, they are so hard to get here, too fast and very short perching times. Good sharpness and composition.

Chris

Hi,
Very good closeup with good details and contrasting background. Lighting is perfect bringing the colors beautifully. tfs.
nagraj.v

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